Gunners seize chance to bring in Kondogbia from cash-strapped Sevilla

The 20-year-old Frenchman has also been a target for Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United but with those clubs chasing other deals, the Gunners hope they can agree a fee with cash-strapped Sevilla.

Manager Arsene Wenger, who has also been linked with a move for Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, is considering whether to place a bid for Swansea defender Ashley Williams following Thomas Vermaelen’s back injury which threatens to rule him out of the start of the season.

Midfield option: Geoffrey Kondogbia, seen here playing for France during the Under-20 World Cup, is back on Arsenal's transfer radar

Too expensive: Swansea defender Ashley Williams

Wenger fears though that Williams is over-priced at £12m.

Meanwhile, Flamengo are keen to loan Andre Santos and Nicklas Bendtner is also discussing a move but no longer with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Possible departure: Arsenal's Gervinho could leave the club this summer

Roma and Marseille are continuing to negotiate over a deal for Gervinho, who was this morning left out of the touring party to the Far East, apparently due to sickness.